Every time I post objective info about #COVID19, some idiot responds with a variation of “What do you expect us to do, isolate forever?” or “Do you expect society to shut down?”
Black-or-white strawmen arguments drive me crazy. There is a world of things we can do between “pretend COVID doesn't exist” and “lock ourselves away forever.” In fact, if we did those things--safe air in public places, masks & behavior changes when COVID surges--we could control COVID & save the health of millions.
Here in New York City, I think there is a huge business to be had in providing some restaurants and theaters that restart the masking and proof of current updated vaccinations for entry. I’d be in there every day!
So disappointing. In a big city like New York, I wonder what would happen if a group of consumers targeted one or two businesses and asked them to change their policy to this. Maybe start a Covid Safety night once or twice a month for us risk-averse adults only… are we a growing minority with spending power. Maybe that would work. Small steps.
Augie Ray
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